Electronic devices

  1. Students are responsible for their electronic devices if they bring to class. The college and/or Dr. Hollier are not responsible/liable for any damage or loss of electronic devices.
  2. Electronic devices are allowed during class times. The electronic devices must not disrupt the class, and sound(s) must be turned off.
  3. Electronic devices of any kind (except devices for the hard of hearing) are NOT allowed during tests, exams, quizzes, etc. and when going over the tests, exams, quizzes, etc. once they have been graded. The first violation of this part of the policy will result in an immediate grade of zero for that test. A second violation will result in an F for the entire course. This includes, but is not limited to, phones, smart watches, smart glasses, and programmable calculators. If you have smart glasses, you will need to have a pair of regular glasses to wear during tests, exams, quizzes, etc.
  4. Cell phone use (or ringing) in class will not be tolerated.
  5. Voice recorders are to be used to aid in note taking during class only, and have the following constraints:
    1. The recorder must be placed next to the student (not at the front of the class next to the instructor).
    2. The instructor and/or PERIMETER COLLEGE cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss of the recording device.
    3. It is understood that such recordings are to be utilized only for the student's personal use as a study supplement.
    4. Recorders are not to be operated in playback mode or otherwise operated in a manner such as to cause disruption to the class.
    5. Recordings may not be posted for dissemination anywhere in any form.
  6. Laptops can only be used to allow students to type notes instead of writing them, or to look at the class material instead of printing it out. Laptops are not to be used for surfing the internet, doing work for other classes, or playing games. Laptops cannot be used to record the class through a webcam in any way or form. Typing must be kept to a quiet level, if your keyboard is too noisy (as determined by the instructor), then you will not be allowed to use your laptop during class. Violation of any part of this policy will result in the forfeiture of your right to use your laptop.
  7. Use of imaging devices of any kind (cameras, video recorders, etc.) is strictly prohibited in the class.